Device for handles

ABSTRACT

Systems and methods of the invention relate to a device that can couple around one or more handles on a bag to alleviate a pressure or force from the bag. A device can include a padded member encased or housed between a first planar layer and a second non-planar layer, wherein a first end of the first planar layer can couple and decouple to a second end (opposite of the first end). The coupling an decoupling of the device allows connectivity to one or more handles of the bag such that the padded member reduces force on a hand or shoulder that is supporting the bag during carrying.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser.No. 61/752,247, filed Jan. 14, 2013, and entitled “DEVICE FOR HANDLES”and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/777,176, filed Mar. 12,2013, and entitled “DEVICE FOR HANDLES.” The entireties of theaforementioned applications are incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND

1. Technical Field

Embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein relate to a devicethat attaches to handles of a bag to facilitate a force bore by acarrier (e.g., user) of the bag.

2. Discussion Of Art

A bag (also referred to as a sack) is a tool in the form of a non-rigidcontainer. Evidence suggests bags have existed in prior times ofrecorded history with the earliest bags being constructed from lengthsof animal skin or woven plant fibers by folding up at the edges andbeing secured in that shape with strings of the same material. Despitetheir simplicity, bags have been fundamental to human civilization, asthey allow people to easily collect items or transport items. Inparticular, bags can include one or more handles affixed to a locationon the bag to facilitate carrying/lifting the bag by use of a hand. Itmay be desirable to have a system and method that differs from thosesystems and methods that are currently available.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In an embodiment, a device is provided that includes a padded memberthat protects a shoulder by absorbing a portion of force. The devicefurther includes a flexible member having a top side opposite a bottomside, the flexible member includes a length, a width, and a first endopposite of a second end. The padded member can be encased between thetop side and the bottom side in which encasement provides the bottomside to be substantially flat and even and the top side includes abulge. The device can further include a connecting means attached to aportion of the first end and a portion of the second end, the connectingmeans is configured to enable the first end to couple to the second endin a direction along the width.

In an embodiment, a device is provided that includes a first lateralportion opposed a second lateral portion, each with a respective lateralthickness, and a central portion having a central thickness. The devicecan further include a padded member within the central portion. Thedevice can include a hook portion affixed to a first side of the firstlateral portion, a loop portion affixed to a second side opposite of thefirst side on the second lateral portion, the hook portion couples anddecouples with the loop portion. The central thickness of the device isgreater than the respective lateral thicknesses of the first lateralportion and the second lateral portion.

In an embodiment, a system can be provided that includes a device and abag with at least one handle affixed to a location situated on the bag.The device includes a first planar layer affixed to a second non-planarlayer, wherein a padded member is housed between the first planar layerand the second non-planar layer. The device further includes the housingof the padded member within the first planar layer and the secondnon-planar layer created a bulge in the second non-planar layer. Thedevice includes a first lateral portion opposed to a second lateralportion, each with a respective lateral thickness, and a central portionhaving a central thickness. The padded member of the device is includedwithin the central portion.

The device further includes a hook portion affixed to a first side ofthe first lateral portion and a loop portion affixed to a second sideopposite of the first side on the second lateral portion, wherein thehook portion couples and decouples with the loop portion. The centralthickness of the device is greater than the respective lateralthicknesses the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion.The device includes a first portion of stitching around a perimeter ofboth the first planar layer and the second non-planar layer to affix thefirst planar layer to the second non-planar layer and a second portionof stitching around a perimeter of the padded member and through thefirst planar layer and the second non-planar layer and to secure thepadded member within the device. The system includes the loop portionand the hook portion of the device is attached around the at least onehandle of the bag.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Reference is made to the accompanying drawings in which particularembodiments and further benefits of the invention are illustrated asdescribed in more detail in the description below, in which:

FIG. 1 is an illustration of an embodiment of a device that includes apadded member to protect from a force while carrying a bag;

FIG. 2 is an illustration of an embodiment of a device in an opencondition that protects a user while carrying or lifting a bag;

FIG. 3 is an illustration of an embodiment of a device in a closedcondition;

FIG. 4 is an illustration of an embodiment of a device in a closedcondition around one or more handles of a bag;

FIG. 5 is an illustration of an embodiment of a device in an opencondition with a width and a length;

FIG. 6 is an illustration of a cross-section of a device that protects ashoulder or a hand while carrying a bag; and

FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart of an embodiment of a method forfabricating a device that attaches to a bag for added protection whilecarrying the bag with a hand or a shoulder.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for a devicethat can couple around one or more handles on a bag to alleviate apressure or force from the bag. A device can include a padded memberencased or housed between a first planar layer and a second non-planarlayer, wherein a first end of the first planar layer can couple anddecouple to a second end (opposite of the first end). The coupling anddecoupling of the device allows connectivity to one or more handles ofthe bag such that the padded member reduces force on a hand or shoulderthat is supporting the bag during carrying.

With reference to the drawings, like reference numerals designateidentical or corresponding parts throughout the several views. However,the inclusion of like elements in different views does not mean a givenembodiment necessarily includes such elements or that all embodiments ofthe invention include such elements.

FIG. 1 illustrates a device 100 that includes a padded member 112 toprotect from a force while carrying a bag (not shown). The device 100can include a first lateral portion 102, a second lateral portion 106,and a central portion 104, wherein the first lateral portion 102 isopposed of the second lateral portion 106 each with a respective lateralthickness. The first lateral portion 102, the second lateral portion106, and the central portion 104 can comprise a flexible member thatencases the padded member 112. The device 100 can include a top side(illustrated in FIG. 1) and a bottom side (shown in FIG. 2).

The flexible member (e.g., the first lateral portion 102, the secondlateral portion 106, and the central portion 104) can be configured toan open condition (as shown) or a closed position (not shown butillustrated in FIG. 3). The device 100 can be configured to the closedposition or the open condition by coupling or decoupling between a firstend and a second end, wherein the first end is opposite of the secondend (e.g., the first end is associated with the first lateral portion102 and the second end is associated with the second lateral portion106). It is to be appreciated that a mechanism or system can be employedto enable a coupling and/or de-coupling in which the connectivity is atemporal basis. By way of example and not limitation, the connectingsystem or means can be, but is not limited to being, a hook-and-loopsystem, one or more buttons, a zipper, an adhesive, among others.

In a particular embodiment, a hook-and-loop system can be utilized. Forinstance, a hook portion 110 can couple and/or de-couple to a loopportion 108 in order to configure to an open condition or a closedcondition. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the hook portion 110 can be on thetop side of the second end, whereas the loop portion 108 can be on thebottom side of the first end. However, it is to be appreciated that thehook portion 110 can be on the bottom side of the first end and the loopportion 108 can be on the top side of the second end. In still anotherembodiment, at least one of the loop portion 108 or the hook portion 110can be situated on one of the first end or the second end and at leastone of the top side or the bottom side. In another embodiment, thehook-and-loop system can be on both the first end and the second end aswell as the top side and the bottom side.

As discussed, the padded member 112 can be encased or housed within thecentral portion 104 and in between the flexible member. In anembodiment, the padded member 112 can be enclosed within a first layerand a second layer (discussed in more detail below), wherein the firstlayer and the second layer are connected via a first portion ofstitching 114. The first portion of stitching 114 can connect the topside and the bottom side of the flexible member around, for instance, aperimeter of the device. It is to be appreciated and understood that thefirst portion of stitching 114 can be on a number of locations orpositions on the flexible member and can be selected with soundengineering judgment.

Furthermore, the device 100 can include a second portion of stitching116 that is around a perimeter of the encased or housed padded member112. For instance, the padded member 112 is encased within the centralportion 104 (as well as in between the first layer and the second layer)and is secured in position by the second portion of stitching 116 thatcan be, for instance, on a perimeter of the padded member 112. It is tobe appreciated that the location of the second portion of stitching 116that secures the padded member 112 in position can be selected withsound engineering judgment.

By way of example and not limitation, the flexible member (and in turnthe first lateral portion 102, the second lateral portion 106, and thecentral portion 104) can be made from a suitable material that canencase or house the padded member 112 such as, but not limited to, acanvas, a cotton, a synthetic material, a composite material, apolypropylene material, nylon, a plastic, a rubber, and the like. Amaterial for the flexible member can be selected with sound engineeringjudgment. Moreover, the padded member 112 can be a suitable member thatcan pad or protect a portion of a user while carrying a bag such as, butnot limited to, a memory foam, a foam, a rubber, a sponge, an inflatablemember, and the like. It is to be appreciated and understood that thepadded member 112 can be selected with sound engineering judgment and isnot limited to the examples included herein.

FIG. 2 illustrates a view of a bottom side 200 of the device 100. Thedevice 100 is illustrated with the view of the bottom side 200 whichdepicts the first portion of stitching 114 and the second portion ofstitching 116. As discussed above, the first portion of stitching 114can be around a perimeter of the flexible member (e.g., the firstlateral portion 102, the second lateral portion 106, and the centralportion 104). Moreover, the padded member 112 can be enclosed, housed,or encased within the central portion 104 and the flexible member. In anembodiment, the padded member 112 is positioned securely within theflexible member and in between a first layer (not shown but discussed indetail below) and as second layer (not shown but discussed in detailbelow) by the second portion of stitching 116. In an embodiment, thesecond portion of stitching can be around a perimeter of the paddedmember 112. The first portion of stitching 114 and the second portion ofstitching 116 can be through both the first layer and the second layerin order to connect each layer thereto as well as create the flexiblemember.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view 300 of the device 100 in a closedcondition. The device 100 can be configured to the closed position orthe open condition by coupling or decoupling between a first end and asecond end, wherein the first end is opposite of the second end (e.g.,the first end is associated with the first lateral portion 102 and thesecond end is associated with the second lateral portion 106). In theclosed position (as illustrated), the padded member 112 is inside due tothe coupling of the first end and the second end. It is to beappreciated that a mechanism or system can be employed to enable acoupling and/or de-coupling in which the connectivity is a temporalbasis. By way of example and not limitation, the connecting system ormeans can be, but is not limited to being, a hook-and-loop system, oneor more buttons, a zipper, an adhesive, among others.

FIG. 4 illustrates a system 400 that facilitates carrying a bag 402 byalleviating pressure from one or more handles of the bag 402 with thedevice 100. The bag 402 can include one or more handles (e.g., handle404, handle 406) that are used to carry the bag 402. The device 100 cancouple and/or de-couple around one or more handles of the bag 402 suchthat the padded member (not referenced in FIG. 4) is between the one ormore handles and a portion of the user carrying the bag. For instance,the portion of the user can be, but is not limited to being, a hand, apalm, a finger, a shoulder, an arm, a neck, among others. In anotherembodiment, the bag 402 can include a shoulder strap (not shown) towhich the device 100 can attach around which protects the shoulder orother area of the user while carrying the bag.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view 500 of the device 100 thatprotects at least one of a hand of a user or a shoulder of a user whilecarrying a bag. The device 100 can include a width 502 that isapproximately in a range of 10 inches to 20 inches. The device canfurther include a length 504 that is approximately in a range of 10inches to 20 inches. In an embodiment, the device 100 in an opencondition can be a square shape. In another embodiment, the device 100in an open condition can be a rectangle shape.

FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-section 600 of the device 100. Thecross-section 600 illustrates the padded member 112 encased between afirst planar layer 604 and a second non-planar layer 602. The firstplanar layer 604 can be affixed to the second non-planar layer 602 via aportion of stitching (not shown but discussed above as first portion ofstitching 114 and the second portion of stitching 116). Thecross-section 600 includes the first lateral portion 102, the secondlateral portion 106, and the central portion 104. The cross-section 600further illustrates the loop portion 108 and the hook portion 110 thatallow for coupling and de-coupling to adapt to a closed condition and anopen condition respectively.

The center portion 104 can include a thickness in a range ofapproximately 1 inch to 4 inches. The first lateral portion 102 and thesecond lateral portion 106 can include a thickness of approximately ⅛inch to ½ inch. This provides a ratio of the center portion to at leastone of the first lateral portion 102 or the second lateral portion 106of eight (8) to one (1). It is to be appreciated and understood that theratio is an example and a suitable ration between the center portion andat least one of the first lateral portion 102 or the second lateralportion 106 can be employed.

The aforementioned systems, devices, components, (e.g., first layer,second layer, first planar layer, second non-planar layer, flexiblemember, padded member, first lateral portion, central portion, secondlateral portion, among others), and the like have been described withrespect to interaction between several components and/or elements. Itshould be appreciated that such devices and elements can include thoseelements or sub-elements specified therein, some of the specifiedelements or sub-elements, and/or additional elements. Further yet, oneor more elements and/or sub-elements may be combined into a singlecomponent to provide aggregate functionality. The elements may alsointeract with one or more other elements not specifically describedherein.

In view of the exemplary devices and elements described supra,methodologies that may be implemented in accordance with the disclosedsubject matter will be better appreciated with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7. The methodologies are shown and described as a seriesof blocks, the claimed subject matter is not limited by the order of theblocks, as some blocks may occur in different orders and/or concurrentlywith other blocks from what is depicted and described herein. Moreover,not all illustrated blocks may be required to implement the methodsdescribed hereinafter. The methodologies can be implemented by acomponent or a portion of a component, wherein the component or theportion of a component can include at least a processor (if applicable),a memory(if applicable), and an instruction (if applicable)stored on thememory for the processor to execute.

FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart of a method 700 for fabricating a devicethat attaches to a bag for added protection while carrying the bag witha hand or a shoulder. At reference numeral 710, a padded member issecured between a first planar layer and a second non-planar layer witha portion of stitching therebetween. The padded member can be, but isnot limited to being, a portion of memory foam, a foam, a rubber, asponge, an inflatable member, a padded material, one or more feathers, aStyrofoam, and the like. By way of example and not limitation, the firstplanar layer and the second non-planar layer can be made of a fabric, acomposite, a nylon, a canvas, and the like. At reference numeral 720, ahook portion is affixed to an end and a top side of the secondnon-planar layer. In an alternative embodiment, a loop portion isaffixed to the end and the top side of the second non-planar layer. Atreference numeral 730, a loop portion is affixed to an end and a bottomside of the first planar layer. In an alternative embodiment, a hookportion is affixed to the end and the bottom side of the first planarlayer. The device includes the padded member, the first planar layer,the second non-planar layer, the portion of stitching, the hook portion,and/or the loop portion. At reference numeral 740, the device can bepackaged in an open condition (e.g., hook portion de-coupled from theloop portion) or a closed condition (e.g., hook portion coupled to theloop portion). By way of example and not limitation, the packaging canbe a portion of plastic, paper, and the like encasing a portion of thedevice, attached to the device, (e.g., tags, labels, etc.) among others.

For example, the hook portion and the loop portion can be ahook-and-loop system that allows for coupling and decoupling betweensuch portions. In an embodiment, the hook-and-loop system can be twofabric strips which are attached (e.g., sewn, adhered, among others) tothe opposing surfaces to be fastened. The first component features tinyhooks and the second features even smaller and “hairier” loops. When thetwo components are in contact of one another (e.g., pressed together),the hooks catch in the loops and the two pieces fasten or bindtemporarily. When separated, by pulling or peeling the two surfacesapart, the components make a distinctive “ripping” sound.

In an embodiment, the device can include a second material on a bottomside of the first planar layer. The second material can be a section ora patch in which additional gripping or adhesion can be afforded. Forinstance, the second material can be a rubber material that grips toclothing or skin. In another embodiment, the device can be connected tothe bag with a connecting system that reduces the device from being lostor separated from the bag. For example, the connecting system can affixthe device to the bag while not in use or not connected around thehandles of the bag. In another embodiment, the device is adjustable insize to accommodate users. For instance, the device can be sized tochild size, youth size, adult size, among others. By way of example andnot limitation, the device can include a varying area of hook-and-loopportions in order to allow for adjustable sizes.

The device can include various decorations such as, but not limited to,logos, numbers, letters, initials, mascots, patches, and the like. Forinstance, the bottom side of the first planar layer can containdecorations. For instance, a mascot patch and initials of the user canbe placed on the device. In another example, a phrase and a team namecan be on the device. In another embodiment, the colors of the devicecan vary to coordinate with a school, a team, a mascot, and the like.For instance, the first planar layer can be a first color and the secondnon-planar layer can be a second color. In another embodiment, a portionof stitching used to affix the first planar layer to the secondnon-planar layer can be a third color. It is to be appreciated that thefirst color, the second color, and the third color can be coordinatedwith a school, a team, a mascot, among others.

In an embodiment, the flexible member of the device is made of a fabric.In an embodiment, the fabric can be at least one of a canvas, a cotton,a synthetic material, a composite material, a polypropylene material, ornylon. In an embodiment, the padded member is at least one of a memoryfoam, a foam, a rubber, a sponge, or an inflatable member. In anembodiment, the device can include a bag with at least one handleaffixed to a location situated on the bag. In an embodiment, the deviceincludes the connecting means being attached to the at least one handleof the bag and the padded member absorbing a portion of force from theat least one handle while the bag is placed on the shoulder of a user.

In an embodiment, the connecting means of the device is at least one ofa hook-and-loop system, one or more buttons, or a zipper. In anembodiment, the device further includes a bag with a first handle and asecond handle that are coupled together by a connector and the deviceattaches around the connector to enable the padded member to absorb aportion of force from a weight of the bag while being lifted by a user.In an embodiment, the bag stores a portion of sport equipment. In anembodiment, the bag stores a portion of hockey equipment. In anembodiment, the sport equipment relates to at least one of football,hockey, soccer, tennis, racquetball, volleyball, basketball, handball,disc golf, lacrosse, wrestling, or baseball.

In an embodiment, the device further includes a logo affixed on theflexible member that is displayed upon connection via connecting meansto at least one handle of a bag. In an embodiment, the flexible memberof the device includes a first color for the top side and a second colorfor the bottom side. In an embodiment, the device includes a ratio ofapproximately eight (8) to one (1) between the central thickness and therespective lateral thickness of the first lateral portion and the secondlateral portion. In an embodiment, the central portion of the device isat least one of an arcuate shape, a square shape, a rectangle shape, acircular shape, a cylindrical shape, a cube shape, a triangle shape, ora polygon shape.

In an embodiment, the first lateral portion includes a width and alength, the second lateral portion includes a width and a length, thecentral portion includes a width and a length, and the first lateralportion width and the first lateral portion length is approximate to thesecond lateral portion width and the second lateral portion length. Inan embodiment, the first lateral length, the second lateral length, andthe central portion length are in a range of approximately 10 inches toapproximately 20 inches. In an embodiment, the first lateral portionwidth and the second portion lateral width are in a range ofapproximately 2 inches to approximately 6 inches and the central portionwidth is in a range of approximately 2 inches to approximately 6 inches.

In the specification and claims, reference will be made to a number ofterms that have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an” and“the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictatesotherwise. Approximating language, as used herein throughout thespecification and claims, may be applied to modify a quantitativerepresentation that could permissibly vary without resulting in a changein the basic function to which it is related. Accordingly, a valuemodified by a term such as “about” is not to be limited to the precisevalue specified. In some instances, the approximating language maycorrespond to the precision of an instrument for measuring the value.Moreover, unless specifically stated otherwise, a use of the terms“first,” “second,” etc., do not denote an order or importance, butrather the terms “first,” “second,” etc., are used to distinguish oneelement from another.

As used herein, the terms “may” and “may be” indicate a possibility ofan occurrence within a set of circumstances; a possession of a specifiedproperty, characteristic or function; and/or qualify another verb byexpressing one or more of an ability, capability, or possibilityassociated with the qualified verb. Accordingly, usage of “may” and “maybe” indicates that a modified term is apparently appropriate, capable,or suitable for an indicated capacity, function, or usage, while takinginto account that in some circumstances the modified term may sometimesnot be appropriate, capable, or suitable. For example, in somecircumstances an event or capacity can be expected, while in othercircumstances the event or capacity cannot occur—this distinction iscaptured by the terms “may” and “may be.”

This written description uses examples to disclose the invention,including the best mode, and also to enable one of ordinary skill in theart to practice the invention, including making and using a devices orsystems and performing incorporated methods. The patentable scope of theinvention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples thatoccur to one of ordinary skill in the art. Such other examples areintended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structuralelements that do not differentiate from the literal language of theclaims, or if they include equivalent structural elements withinsubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A device, comprising: a padded member thatprotects a shoulder by absorbing a portion of force; a flexible memberhaving a top side opposite a bottom side, the flexible member includes alength, a width, and a first end opposite of a second end; the paddedmember is encased between the top side and the bottom side in whichencasement provides the bottom side to be substantially flat and evenand the top side includes a bulge; and a connecting means attached to aportion of the first end and a portion of the second end, the connectingmeans is configured to enable the first end to couple to the second endin a direction along the width.
 2. The device of claim 1, the flexiblemember is made of a fabric.
 3. The device of claim 2, the fabric is atleast one of a canvas, a cotton, a synthetic material, a compositematerial, a polypropylene material, or nylon.
 4. The device of claim 3,the padded member is at least one of a memory foam, a foam, a rubber, asponge, or an inflatable member.
 5. The device of claim 1, furthercomprising a bag with at least one handle affixed to a location situatedon the bag.
 6. The device of claim 5, further comprising the following:the connecting means is attached to the at least one handle of the bag;and the padded member absorbs a portion of force from the at least onehandle while the bag is placed on the shoulder of a user.
 7. The deviceof claim 1, further comprises the connecting means is at least one of ahook-and-loop system, one or more buttons, or a zipper.
 8. The device ofclaim 1, further comprises: a bag with a first handle and a secondhandle that are coupled together by a connector; and the device attachesaround the connector to enable the padded member to absorb a portion offorce from a weight of the bag while being lifted by a user.
 9. Thedevice of claim 8, the bag stores a portion of sport equipment.
 10. Thedevice of claim 9, the bag stores a portion of hockey equipment.
 11. Thedevice of claim 9, the sport equipment relates to at least one offootball, hockey, soccer, tennis, racquetball, volleyball, basketball,handball, disc golf, lacrosse, wrestling, or baseball.
 12. The device ofclaim 1 further comprises a logo affixed on the flexible member that isdisplayed upon connection via connecting means to at least one handle ofa bag.
 13. The device of claim 1, the flexible member includes a firstcolor for the top side and a second color for the bottom side.
 14. Adevice, comprising: a first lateral portion opposed a second lateralportion, each with a respective lateral thickness; a central portionhaving a central thickness; a padded member included within the centralportion; a hook portion affixed to a first side of the first lateralportion; a loop portion affixed to a second side opposite of the firstside on the second lateral portion, the hook portion couples anddecouples with the loop portion; and the central thickness is greaterthan the respective lateral thicknesses the first lateral portion andthe second lateral portion.
 15. The device of claim 14, furthercomprising a ratio of approximately 8:1 between the central thicknessand the respective lateral thickness of the first lateral portion andthe second lateral portion.
 16. The device of claim 14, the centralportion is at least one of an arcuate shape, a square shape, a rectangleshape, a circular shape, a cylindrical shape, a cube shape, a triangleshape, or a polygon shape.
 17. The device of claim 14, furthercomprising: the first lateral portion includes a width and a length; thesecond lateral portion includes a width and a length; the centralportion includes a width and a length; and the first lateral portionwidth and the first lateral portion length is approximate to the secondlateral portion width and the second lateral portion length.
 18. Thedevice of claim 17, the first lateral length, the second lateral length,and the central portion length are in a range of approximately 10 inchesto approximately 20 inches.
 19. The device of claim 18, the firstlateral portion width and the second portion lateral width are in arange of approximately 2 inches to approximately 6 inches and thecentral portion width is in a range of approximately 2 inches toapproximately 4 inches.
 20. A system, comprising: a device thatincludes: a first planar layer affixed to a second non-planar layer,wherein a padded member is housed between the first planar layer and thesecond non-planar layer; the housing of the padded member within thefirst planar layer and the second non-planar layer created a bulge inthe second non-planar layer; the device further includes: a firstlateral portion opposed a second lateral portion, each with a respectivelateral thickness; a central portion having a central thickness; thepadded member included within the central portion; a hook portionaffixed to a first side of the first lateral portion; a loop portionaffixed to a second side opposite of the first side on the secondlateral portion, the hook portion couples and decouples with the loopportion; and the central thickness is greater than the respectivelateral thicknesses the first lateral portion and the second lateralportion; a first portion of stitching around a perimeter of both thefirst planar layer and the second non-planar layer to affix the firstplanar layer to the second non-planar layer; a second portion ofstitching around a perimeter of the padded member and through the firstplanar layer and the second non-planar layer and to secure the paddedmember within the device; a bag with at least one handle affixed to alocation situated on the bag; and the loop portion and the hook portionof the device is attached around the at least one handle of the bag.